NY Yankees star Aaron Judge makes history surpassing Mickey Mantle’s 72-year-old milestone

As the MLB All-Star week approaches, Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees continues to deliver outstanding performances, contributing significantly to a team that is regaining its momentum following a challenging mid-season slump. During a period when victories were elusive, Judge consistently showcased his prowess with hits, runs, and home runs.

With 34 home runs, 83 runs, and 77 RBIs from 122 hits, Judge remains the linchpin of a Yankees squad determined to top the AL East standings against the Toronto Blue Jays, a franchise earnestly vying for a place in the title conversation thanks to their formidable play this season.

Beyond these impressive statistics, Yankees star Judge has eclipsed a milestone set by MLB legend Mickey Mantle. Surprisingly, this achievement is not related to home runs, but rather to creating opportunities for the team by earning intentional walks.

According to MLB insider Sarah Langs, Judge surpassed Mantle’s record of 23 intentional walks in a single season, a milestone that had stood since 1957, when he recorded his 24th intentional walk in a game against the Seattle Mariners. This record has been tracked since 1955, and Judge’s achievement comes 72 years later, and with the season only at its midpoint, there are many more games still to come.

Judge continues to lead MLB in key statistics

Returning to the present, Judge isn’t just breaking records set over 70 years ago; he’s also excelling in the current Major League Baseball season. Judge is leading the league in two crucial statistics and is on pace to potentially hit a major milestone by season’s end.

As of July 10th, Judge tops the league charts with 122 hits and 77 RBIs. Additionally, he has eclipsed Mantle’s record, while also boasting a batting average of .360 and an OPS of 1.206. These impressive numbers have been instrumental in the Yankees’ regular-season performance and could pave the way for significant postseason success.

Judge prepares for the MLB All-Star game

As All-Star Week approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating another stellar performance from Judge. Having led the voting to secure his spot in the lineup, Judge is poised to showcase his talents on this grand stage, an annual highlight in Major League Baseball.

For the second consecutive year, Judge topped the voting, marking his seventh All-Star Game appearance. Reflecting on his inclusion in the lineup for such a pivotal event, Judge shared his thoughts with MLB.com: “You’re playing baseball. Cold, hot, doesn’t matter. You’re getting a chance to play a game. You’ve got to love it.” His commitment to the game and its fans remains unwavering as he gears up for this celebrated occasion.